| Italy | Signature | Ratification, Acceptance, Approval, or Accession |
Entry into force |
| Barcelona Convention | 16/02/1976 | 03/02/1979 Ratification |
05/03/1979 |
| Barcelona Convention Amendments | 07/09/1999 Acceptance |
09/07/2004 | |
| Dumping Protocol | 16/02/1976 | 03/02/1979 Ratification |
05/03/1979 |
| Dumping Protocol Amendments | 07/09/1999 Acceptance |
- | |
| Emergency Protocol | 16/02/1976 | 03/02/1979 Ratification |
05/03/1979 |
| Prevention and Emergency Protocol | 25/01/2002 | 30/06/2016 Ratification |
30/07/2016 |
| LBS Protocol | 17/05/1980 | 04/07/1985 Ratification |
03/08/1985 |
| LBS Protocol Amendments | 07/09/1999 Acceptance |
11/05/2008 | |
| SPA Protocol | 03/04/1982 | 04/07/1985 Ratification |
23/03/1986 |
| SPA and Biodiversity Protocol and Annexes | 10/06/1995 | 07/09/1999 Ratification |
12/12/1999 |
| Offshore Protocol | 14/10/1994 | - |
- |
| Hazardous Wastes Protocol | 01/10/1996 | - |
- |
| ICZM Protocol | 21/01/2008 | 02/01/2026 Ratification |
01/02/2026 |
The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) is a platform for regional cooperation in protecting and enhancing the marine and coastal environment while promoting sustainable development in the Mediterranean region.